India top court orders changes in anti-dowry law to stop misuse
The court says people accused of dowry harassment cannot be arrested until charges are verified.
Millions of Indian women have never used their husband's name - it's a way of showing respect for him. But campaigners are now urging some
Japan Displays banks willing to extend loans if guaranteed by INCJ -source
Japan Display Incs main creditors are willing to extend loans of about 100 billion yen ($890 million) that the display maker is seeking if
Japan to hike tariffs on frozen beef imports from U.S., others -media
Japan will raise tariffs on frozen beef imports from the United States and some other countries to protect domestic producers against a sur
45 Taliban militants killed in Afghan attack
At least 45 Taliban militants were killed as Afghan security forces repelled an attack in Nuristan province, the Defence Ministry said on T
DMK Working President M K Stalin was arrested at Kaniyur toll gate in this district when he came to visit Kacharayan Kuttai lake in Chief M
Seventy years after India and Pakistan won their independence, why are relations still tense?
India: Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar chief minister
Mr Kumar takes oath as the chief minister of Bihar state, a day after resigning from the post.
Nag Panchami: 'Zero Bite' campaign launched to tackle snake bite incidents ar..
Man Booker Prize: Arundhati Roy comeback novel on longlist
The Indian author's second novel The Ministry of Utmost Happiness is one of 13 titles in contention.
'Cut my hands but pull me out of debris': Ghatkopar building collapse survivo..
Proposal for civic police force gathers dust since 2013
Tripathi family had paid almost Rs 70 lakh for flat
E-system to grant nods for repairs in 24 hrs: Devendra Fadnavis
Sunil Shitap not with Sena, claim partymen
Starting from Rs 2 lakh, every building proposal has an under-the-table price
Residents were going to file complaint
Neighbour claims Shitap threatened him two yrs ago
Families begin search for their belongings
Ghatkopar building collapse | Plots that Shiv Sena strongman Sunil Shitap tri..
Damodar Park residents lend helping hand to survivors
Cops bust roadside gambling gang in Churchgate
Prayed to God, had faith in my karma: Rajesh Doshi
Traffickers held after victim testifies over video conference
Firm loses Rs 40 lakh to online fraud
BMC develops encroached plot, creates property worth Rs 15 cr
To & fro Metro connectivity in the pipeline
Delhi court sends Kashmiri separatists in 10-day NIA custody (Lead)
A court here on Tuesday remanded seven Kashmiri separatists, arrested a day earlier on charges of taking funds from Pakistan to sponsor ter
142 terrorists killed on LoC since 2014: Minister
The Indian Army has foiled 84 infiltration bids and killed 142 terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir since 2014, the
Jaitley, defence chiefs pay tributes to martyrs on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and chiefs of Army, Navy and Air Force on Wednesday paid tributes to martyrs to mark the Kargil Vijay Diwas.
China to convert all giant state companies into joint-stock firms by end-2017
All big Chinese companies owned by the central government will be registered as limited liability companies or joint-stock firms by the end
Eight IS militants killed in Afghanistan
At least eight Islamic State (IS) militants were killed when security forces pounded the outfits positions in Nangarhar province of Afghani
District chief, five others killed in Afghan mine blast
An Afghan district chief and five of his bodyguards have been killed in a roadside mine blast in Farah province, an official said on Wednes
26 Afghan soldiers killed as Taliban storm base
At least 26 Afghan soldiers have been killed in a Taliban attack on a military base in Afghanistans Kandahar province.
President Sirisena congratulates newly elected Indian President
Congratulating the newly elected Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, President Maithripala Sirisena expressed his willingness to work closely
LTTE removed from EU s terrorism list
The court said that EU had not produced any evidence to show that there was a risk of the LTTE carrying out attacks after its military defe
Parliament adjourned following tense situation
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya resorted to postponing the Parliamentary session owing to a heated situation that arose during the se
CPC workers arrested following unrest in Kolonnawa
A group of CPC employees have been arrested for unruly behavior outside the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal in Kolonnawa. MORE..
CPC trade unions agree to carry out essential services until talks
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade unions engaged in the strike action have agreed to carry out essential services until 6.30pm today
Pres. Task Force calls for public cooperation with fumigation activities
The Presidential Task Force states that the public s active cooperation is required in order to eradicate dengue by means fumigation. MORE.
15 bowsers carrying fuel leave Kolonnawa terminal
Fifteen bowsers loaded with fuel left the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminal in Kolonnawa, a short while ago. MORE..
JO is poised to file a no-confidence motion against Ravi - Namal
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa stated that the leaders of the Joint Opposition (JO) were in the process of hosting discussions in order to
Bus topples off Ampara - Sammanthurai main road; 19 injured
19 individuals have been injured following a traffic accident along the Ampara ? Sammanthurai main road, Police reported. MORE...
Protesting CPC workers block road in Kolonnawa
The Dematagoda - Kolonnawa road is blocked for traffic in front of the Kolonnawa petroleum storage complex due to a protest being staged by
Cabinet consents to conducting island-wide PC elections on the same day
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to amend the provisions of the Constitution and Provincial Councils Act, in order to enabl
Rs.10 million worth Walla Patta seized at BIA
Customs officials of the departure terminal at the Katunayake airport have seized 60kg of Walla Patta worth Rs. 10 million. MORE...
Stationmaster remanded for assault in Chilaw
The station master and two railway employees at the Chilaw railway station have been remanded for allegedly assaulting a passenger. MORE...
Ravi unable to appear before bond commission
Minister Ravi Karunanayake has informed the Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing the Central Bank bond scam, through his attorneys, t